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Mercedes-Benz GLA 250
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Volkswagen T-Roc 1.5 TSI
Crossover · Gasoline
Mercedes-Benz GLA 250
Car A
Mercedes-Benz GLA 250
The Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 blends brisk everyday pace with class-efficient consumption, suiting family-compact needs and city commuting. Five seats and a 435-liter trunk cover daily tasks and road trips, but it’s not aimed at cargo-heavy or enthusiast driving.
5 seatsCrossoverGasoline5-star safety224 hp
Volkswagen T-Roc 1.5 TSI
Car B
Volkswagen T-Roc 1.5 TSI
The Volkswagen T-Roc 1.5 TSI balances everyday family practicality with efficient running costs. Its 150 hp petrol engine offers reassuring pace while staying efficient for a compact family car.
5 seatsCrossoverGasoline5-star safety5.5 L/100km
Why compared same body typesame powertrainsame seatssame usage profile

Usage fit

Family 60 / 69
City 53 / 56
Budget / value 47 / 67
Road trip 50 / 50
Performance 27 / 26
Cargo 31 / 31
Practical 39 / 53
Premium 47 / 23
Winter 34 / 34

Scores out of 100. Blue = Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 · Orange = Volkswagen T-Roc 1.5 TSI

Specs side-by-side

Spec Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 Volkswagen T-Roc 1.5 TSI
Values are representative — confirm for your market and trim.

Pros & cons

Mercedes-Benz GLA 250

  • Efficient for its class at 6.5 L/100 km, easing fuel costs in mixed driving
  • Brisk 0–100 km/h in 6.7 s for confident merging and passing
  • Practical five-seat cabin and 435 L trunk suit small families and weekend trips
  • Good value in its segment around 36,700 among premium compacts

Volkswagen T-Roc 1.5 TSI

  • Efficient for its class at a combined 5.5 l/100 km.
  • Versatile 445 L trunk supports family errands and weekend trips.
  • 150 hp and 8.4 s 0–100 km/h give confident overtakes without excess thirst.
  • At 29,000, it offers good value in its segment.

Verdict

Pick Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 if…
Efficiency & everyday ease
Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 is the choice if fuel economy and city-friendly driving are your priority.
Pick Volkswagen T-Roc 1.5 TSI if…
Performance & capability
Volkswagen T-Roc 1.5 TSI is the choice if you want more power, speed, or all-weather capability.

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